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VIDEO: Has airline distribution reached utopia?

By Jill Menze | December 6, 2019

On a scale of one to 10, with one being where airline distribution was in the 1980s and 10 being the utopia the industry’s dreamed of, where does the current ecosystem reside? Read More

News / Technology

Property management systems "failing" private accommodation owners

By Linda Fox | December 4, 2019

The number of property management systems, including their limitations for offering extras, is an ongoing challenge for vacation rental managers. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: OYO's Ritesh Agarwal on growth and plans to address hotel owners’ concerns

By Mitra Sorrells | December 4, 2019

OYO CEO Ritesh Agarwal speaks about the company's growth and priorities for the coming year at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More

News / Online

Amazon expands travel offerings in India with RedBus partnership

By Mitra Sorrells | December 4, 2019

Amazon in India is adding bus ticketing through a partnership with RedBus. Read More

News / Distribution

WEBINAR REPLAY! Rate integrity: Are bedbanks the problem or solution?

By PhocusWire | December 3, 2019

Many hoteliers welcomed Amoma’s collapse, but some OTAs are still selling opaque rates intended for other channels such as tour operators. Read More

News / Online

Kayak partners with Trip.com Group to offer car rentals in Asia Pacific

By Mitra Sorrells | December 3, 2019

Trip.com car rentals are now available on the Kayak platform in Asia Pacific. Read More

News / Distribution

VIDEO: Despegar's CEO on growth and navigating regional challenges

By Mitra Sorrells | November 28, 2019

Despegar CEO Damian Scokin discussed the Latin American OTA's plans for continued growth, including new products and partnerships, during an interview at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More

Interview / Online

VIDEO: Kiwi.com - Launch pitch winner at Phocuswright Conference 2019

By PhocusWire | November 28, 2019

A virtual global supercarrier enables efficient pre-booked and on-demand trips from any A to B for customers and carriers. Read More

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Business travel in Asia is only going to get bigger and better

By Travelstop | November 26, 2019

Asia’s corporate travel market is booming. In fact, they expect corporate travel spending in Asia Pacific to soar to $900 billion by 2025, accounting for half of the world’s total. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Skyscanner's Bryan Dove on being a new type of travel brand

By Kevin May | November 25, 2019

The company's CEO joined us in the PhocusWire Studio during The Phocuswright Conference 2019 to discuss its move to a "marketplace" and share some of the early feedback to its decision. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Booking Holdings' Glenn Fogel on platforms, search and check-in issues

By Kevin May | November 22, 2019

Following a lengthy outburst about his check-in experience at a hotel, Glenn Fogel also had plenty to cover about what the company is trying to do. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Short-term rental sector diversifies as traveler and host preferences evolve

By Mitra Sorrells | November 22, 2019

Panelists from Guesty, Vacasa, Inspirato and Airbnb discuss the future of the short-term rental industry at The Phocuswright Conference 2019. Read More

News / Distribution

Hahn Air issues first airline ticket via Winding Tree blockchain

By Mitra Sorrells | November 19, 2019

Germany's Hahn Air says it has issued the first blockchain-powered air ticket. Read More

Interview / Distribution

In the green room at Phocuswright with... Bryan Dove

By PhocusWire | November 19, 2019

In a series of interviews with executives participating at the event in Florida in November, PhocusWire finds out what makes them tick... Up next: Bryan Dove of Skyscanner. Read More